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Dish

Object Name:
Dish
Object ID:
1947.009
Creator:
Taft, J. S.Potter
Place of Origin:
Keene, NH
Date:
1883-1917
Description:
Dish. Semi-porcelain stoneware. Molded, leaf-shaped body with raised and flared sides; raised foot. Color is creamy and shades to light browns. Gilt decoration around edges and outlining some leaves. Hand-painted design on bottom is that of spray of purple berries and green leaves. Marks: printed in red on bottom is "HAMPSHIRE / POTTERY / J. S. TAFT (in script) / KEENE, N.H." Cellophane tape on bottom with donor information.
Material:
Ceramic
Stoneware
Dimensions:
H-2.5 W-10.25 L-8.125 inches
Provenance:
Purchase
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
Subjects:
Leaves
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